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The first live album by German Pagan/Folk/Darkwave/Neo-Medieval Rock band.
The only live album by the band is a selection from the eight concerts of the European tour in the fall of 2007. A large section of the album taken from the concert recordings in “Tivoli” (Utrecht, Holland), at Pagan Folk Festival, that was organized by the Faun in 2007. The festival also includes Sieben from the UK and In Gowan Ring from the USA in the line-up. Together with the other two bands, Faun played their own and the songs of their guests in thrilling live versions. 
On this CD you will also find 5 songs that are not available on any of the studio CDs.
Banshee Records, 2008 (00092). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Gaia 2:22
2. Rad 4:20
3. Satyros 4:37
4. Rosmarin 5:33
5. Love's Promise 6:35
6. Sahhara 5:42
7. Dandelion Wine 3:44
8. Iyansa 6:00
9. Aisi Sisikka 5:10
10. Tinta 7:38
11. The Trip Goes On 5:56
Total playing time: 57:37 min.

The third full-length studio album by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
Fausttophel remains true to their original musical handwriting. Recognizable style - social poetry, appeal to world mythology and noir philosophy, melodic musical themes and hard blast-beats.
The album can’t be uniquely attributed to any genre, the band appeals to many styles of Metal, traditionally using rich arrangements and mood changes.
10 Eclectic performances of the gloomy theater called Fausttophel, for fans of Dissection, Edge Of Sanity, Emperor, Gates Of Ishtar, Dimmu Borgir, Hecate Enthroned, Old Man's Child, Rotting Christ, Opeth, and more!!
Another Side Records, 2019 (ASR30-164). 

Tracklist:
1. Среди Падших Нет Лжецов (No Liars Among The Fallen) 03:37
2. В Кузне Гефеста (In Hephaestus’ Forge) 04:51
3. Кубла Хан (Kubla Khan) 08:05
4. Обитель Теней (Mansion of Shadows) 06:48
5. Крила (Wings) 04:34
6. Одержимость (Obsession) 03:20
7. Спокуса (Temptation) 06:27
8. Путь за Грань (The Path Beyond) 05:27
9. Шабаш (Sabbath) 04:09
10. Лилит (Lilith) 06:06
Total playing time: 53:29 min.

 

The third full-length studio album by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
Fausttophel remains true to their original musical handwriting. Recognizable style - social poetry, appeal to world mythology and noir philosophy, melodic musical themes and hard blast-beats.
The album can’t be uniquely attributed to any genre, the band appeals to many styles of Metal, traditionally using rich arrangements and mood changes.
10 Eclectic performances of the gloomy theater called Fausttophel, for fans of Dissection, Edge Of Sanity, Emperor, Gates Of Ishtar, Dimmu Borgir, Hecate Enthroned, Old Man's Child, Rotting Christ, Opeth, and more!!
Limited Edition CD features patch with band logo and magnet with album cover, and available for orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Another Side Records, 2019 (ASR30-164). Made in EU.

Tracklist:
1. Среди Падших Нет Лжецов (No Liars Among The Fallen) 03:37
2. В Кузне Гефеста (In Hephaestus’ Forge) 04:51
3. Кубла Хан (Kubla Khan) 08:05
4. Обитель Теней (Mansion of Shadows) 06:48
5. Крила (Wings) 04:34
6. Одержимость (Obsession) 03:20
7. Спокуса (Temptation) 06:27
8. Путь за Грань (The Path Beyond) 05:27
9. Шабаш (Sabbath) 04:09
10. Лилит (Lilith) 06:06
Total playing time: 53:29 min.

 

The second full-length album by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
Electric polarity between aggressiveness of Black Metal and melodics of instrumental experiments covered by poetic lyrics.
The second album has not lost the distinctive feature of the band - a bilingual lyrics, where original tunes intertwined in Russian and Ukrainian languages, maintaining the mystique of Gogol and soft lullabies melodiousness of folk songs. Poetry has a special place: melo-declamations, fragments of poems of the Silver Age era, joined together with melody of Ukrainian speech.
Fausttophel do not adhere to strict canons as part of its style and constantly experimenting with arrangements. However, in the album clearly heard the old-school sound of music, instead of the newfangled sound. All this contrasted to the aggressive blasts, powerful high-speed guitar riffs and avant-garde instrumental compositions.
The new album like its predecessor is eclectic - it generates special recognizable musical underscore of Fausttophel.
For fans of: Dissection, Edge Of Sanity, Emperor, Gates Of Ishtar, Dimmu Borgir, Hecate Enthroned, Old Man's Child, Rotting Christ, Opeth, etc.
Another Side Records, 2016 (ASR16-120). 

Tracklist:
1. Wandering… Searching… 01:28
2. The Lot of Emptiness 04:46
3. The Word 05:42
4. God's Place is on the Cross 02:22
5. Sick Earth 05:53
6. The Dark Pit of Absurdity 06:09
7. The Song of the Leper 09:11
8. Lunar Onlooker 04:24
9. The Whirl Ends Where it Began 07:21
10. Black Tears (Edge Of Sanity cover) 03:17
Total playing time: 50:56

 

First EP by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
After three full-length albums, this new release is very special for the band.
Last year brought a lot of bad news and took a lot of people with it into eternity. One of them was a friend and comrade of the band, the creator, leader and only permanent participant of the Ukrainian project Lunar Onlooker, Sergey Dmitrievich Semyan (Svaromir Golunsky), whose name is inextricably linked with the Poltava part of the history of Fausttophel, as well as the entire Metal community of that time.
Although there were no definite creative plans for Fausttophel for the beginning of this year, this sad event caused a sudden emotional impulse, which resulted in this release. "Ultimum Lupus" (The Last Wolf) is a tribute to Svaromir Golunsky.
Two of the tracks of the EP, "The Song of the Wolf" and "The Last Wolf", are written in the universe of "The People of the Great Fire" - a world created by the unbridled imagination of the poet. The third one is an interpretation of the song of Lunar Onlooker, "Гори, Полум'я, Відтінками Часу, Колір - Переможець Візьми!" (Mountains, Flame, Shades of Time, Color - Take the Winner!).
Fausttophel express their gratitude for the responsiveness and invaluable help of all those, who involved in the creation of this release, as well as everyone who supports their work. Stay Metal!
Another Side Records, 2021 (ASR32-174/DT).


Tracklist:
1. Песнь Волка / Canticum Lupus 03:57
2. Последний Волк / Ultimum Lupus 10:06
3. Гори, Полум'я, Відтінками Часу, Колір - Переможець Візьми! / Burn, The Flame, by Shades of Time, Take the Winning Color! (Lunar Onlooker cover) 05:34
Total playing time: 19:43 min.

The debut full-length album of russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black Metal band.
It's a tandem of Melodic Death Metal drive, poethic symbolism of the early twentieth century, a grimy melancholy of Black Metal, with elements of ethnic romanticism of Gogol’s Ukraine - it is exactly identification of the creativity of FAUSTTOPHEL, bringing together the best traditions of the heavy old school stage of 90th.
Music for those who appreciate creativity of Dan Swanö and such bands as: Edge Of Sanity, Gates of Ishtar, Unanimated and Old Man's Child.
Another Side Records, 2013 (ASR02-60). 

Tracklist:
1. Feather - Hanjar 1:40
2. Looking for Lights 6:20
3. Spell 5:54
4. Part of You 6:42
5. Thoughts (Kollaps cover) 5:05
6. Thirst of Oblivion 12:00
Total playing time: 37:43 min.

 

The first Single by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
This is the first single of the forthcoming third full-length studio album.
The new work of this Eclectic band is energetic Melodic Black/Death Metal, moderately seasoned with cold keyboard and guitar solos.
Dark lyrics, new sound and still Metal!
Recommended for fans of: Dissection, Edge Of Sanity, Emperor, Gates Of Ishtar, Dimmu Borgir, Hecate Enthroned, Old Man's Child, Rotting Christ, Opeth, and more!!
Another Side Records, 2019 (ASR26-159/DS).
 

Tracklist:
1. Wings 04:34
Total playing time: 04:34 min.

 

The third full-length studio album by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
Fausttophel remains true to their original musical handwriting. Recognizable style - social poetry, appeal to world mythology and noir philosophy, melodic musical themes and hard blast-beats.
The album can’t be uniquely attributed to any genre, the band appeals to many styles of Metal, traditionally using rich arrangements and mood changes.
10 Eclectic performances of the gloomy theater called Fausttophel, for fans of Dissection, Edge Of Sanity, Emperor, Gates Of Ishtar, Dimmu Borgir, Hecate Enthroned, Old Man's Child, Rotting Christ, Opeth, and more!!
Another Side Records, 2019 (ASR30-164). Made in EU.

Tracklist:
1. Среди Падших Нет Лжецов (No Liars Among The Fallen) 03:37
2. В Кузне Гефеста (In Hephaestus’ Forge) 04:51
3. Кубла Хан (Kubla Khan) 08:05
4. Обитель Теней (Mansion of Shadows) 06:48
5. Крила (Wings) 04:34
6. Одержимость (Obsession) 03:20
7. Спокуса (Temptation) 06:27
8. Путь за Грань (The Path Beyond) 05:27
9. Шабаш (Sabbath) 04:09
10. Лилит (Lilith) 06:06
Total playing time: 53:29 min.

 

Fourth full-length album by German Melodic Death Metal band.
With this album band made the step to the major league of European Melodic Death Metal. Littered with pounding, intricate riffs and catchy lead guitar harmonies, the CD also sees lead singer Mathias Von Ockl developing a solid deep & throaty growl as well as tackling some melodic clean passages with ease, all trademarks of the Swedish bands mentioned above.
Highly recommended for fans of Soilwork, Arch Enemy, Mastodon, The Haunted and Isis!
LifeForce Records, 2005 (LFR 054-2). Made in Germany


Tracklist:
1. Intro 00:56
2. Windows for the Dead 04:46
3. In the Hourglass 04:28
4. My Delight 04:40
5. Sweetest Hell 03:48
6. Dying Eyes 03:32
7. Sadist Hour 04:14
8. The Masters Call 04:14
9. Ghosts of Time 04:11
10. Satisfaction Guaranteed 04:22
11. The Fighting 03:53
12. Trying to Feel 06:25
Total playing time: 49:29

The debut full-length studio album by German New Wave/NDW/Punk Rock band.
Marifon, 1981 (47 999 OT). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

SEITE 1
1. Amerika 2:57
2. Mein Guru 3:07
3. Kauf Mir Lieber ´ne Blonde Gummipuppe 1:52
4. Kein Verkehr 3:08
5. Mach Dich Lieber Anders Tod 3:37
6. Eines Tages Auf Dem Elektrischen Stuhl 2:28

SEITE 2    
1. Du Machst Mich Krank 2:27
2. Der Inder 3:40
3. Du Bist Mein Typ 3:02
4. Overdrive 3:43
5. Ich Muß Hier Raus 2:36
6. Coole Beziehung 3:12

Total playing time: 35:49 min.

The second full-length studio album by Swedish Epic Folk/Viking Black Metal band.
Feskarn is a solo-project from Sweden with potential. The album is enchanted with mystical atmosphere and symphonic melodies from of the spirit world, epic chanting and rousing ale anthems to toast and roast to from Uppsala.
Recommended for fans of early Nokturnal Mortum.
Pesttanz Klangschmiede, 2014 (PTCD10). Made in Sweden. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Oden's Path 4:06
2. Two Minutes In The Darkness 2:56
3. Birka Warriors 3:43
4. Träskfolket's Supvisa 3:24
5. In The Mist Of Fate 3:55
6. Winterland 3:20
7. Öl Visan (Album Version) 5:27
8. Dark Emotions (Album Version) 4:41
9. Livet I Norden 4:25
10. Östra Aros 5:21
11. Legion Remains 2:53
12. Drinking In The Name Of Vallhalla 3:46
13. Too Many Beers 1:49
Total playing time: 49:49 min.


Samples: https://pesttanzklangschmiede.bandcamp.com/album/stra-aros

The debut full-length album by Finnish Melodic Death/Thrash Metal band. 
Final Dawn offer the mixes of Metal genres, combining the growls of Death Metal with the fretwork of Sweden, and the Thrash Metal of early American heavyweights like Testament and Overkill.
On the quartet's collection, tracks like the striking "Bleeding Sky" emanates a classic Heavy Metal feel, while other cuts such as "Aggression Overdrive" exemplify a relentless yet intricate Death Metal influence.
Originally released as a 5-song Mini-CD while signed under a small English label. Things didn't go well with the label and the deal was terminated in spring 2003. Final Dawn then signed a deal with New Aeon Media in November 2003 and the band recorded three new tracks to complete the CD: "Solemn Art", "What Flows Within" and "Regression Is Transgression".
Final Dawn seem far more influenced by Floridian Death Metal and oldschool Scandinavian Black Metal than they are by the likes of In Flames. This is raw and rowdy Death Metal with a serrated, rather than smooth, edge. This is the kind of music that rips and tears, instead of slices and dices. If you are expecting a razor and you get an axe, you might feel disappointed, but that doesn't mean there is anything wrong with your axe! "Under The Bleeding Sky" is a sturdy debut from a band whose Metal assault is as well balanced as it is crushing!!
New Aeon Media, 2004 (NAM001). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Solemn Art 5:01 
2. Ardent 4:12 
3. Aggression Overdrive 4:05 
4. Doze 5:45 
5. Regression Is Transgression 5:18 
6. Bleeding Sky 5:20 
7. What Flows Within 4:39 
8. My Pain 5:00
Total playing time: 39:20

The second full-length studio album by Maltese Hard Rock band.
Fire is the band that has been a favourite of Maltese headbangers since its inception in 1998. Like the band’s 2006 debut album, "Ignite", "Thrill Me" is a collection of Hard Rock and Metal tracks in the Whitesnake and Judas Priest mould. However, whilst retaining the strong melodic focus that characterized their debut, "Thrill Me" shows Fire delivering a harder, edgier sound, with songs like "Come with Me" and "Where are Going" being considerably heavier and darker than any of the band’s previous offerings.
Other highlights of the album include "No More Pain", which reveals the band’s softer, Bluesier side, and of course the title track, "Thrill Me", a foot-stomping crowd pleaser that has garnered extensive airplay on local radio stations.
The release of "Thrill Me" represents another important step forward for the band, following on the band’s success at the 2006 Oktoberfest battle of the bands, a number of well-received UK performances and sharing a stage with renowned band Krokus.
For fans of old Judas Priest, Whitesnake and Aerosmith!
Avenue Of Allies Music, 2009 (Avenue 09 06 0007). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Thrill Me 4:30
2. Get It On 3:50
3. That Kind Of A Woman 5:04
4. Come With Me 5:01
5. Always There 3:41
6. Hollywood 4:57
7. Crazy Lovin` 4:02
8. No More Pain 4:50
9. Where Are We Goin` 4:36
10. Lost Without You 4:27
11. Back Home 6:00
Total playing time: 50:58 min.

Second re-release of the debut full-length album by the cult American Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
FireHouse shows their talent with several great songs with a new, signature sound which would later help them rise to fame. As with many bands, the lead singer is pretty much who defines the band. In this case, C.J. Snare is FireHouse. His vocals are very unique, and helps bring a great new name to 80's Hard Rock music.
The album kicks off with "Rock On The Radio", a moderate paced song with a unique intro to the song, album, and the band. The next song spawned a major hit for the band: "All She Wrote". This is a really awesome song, and it's one of the songs that really helped FireHouse find their sound. "Shake And Tumble" is a pretty decent song, with a nice upbeat sound and great guitar work. The next song also was a major hit for FireHouse, called "Don't Treat Me Bad". This song has an intro similar to Ratt's "Back For More", with an acoustic beginning and then a switch to electric guitars. "Oughta Be A Law" is a pretty fast paced song, and has a sound quality similar to "Rock On The Radio". The same can be said for the next track on the album, "Lover's Lane". The album returns back to their infamous sound with "Home Is Where The Heart Is". This song is extremely similar to "All She Wrote" sound wise. Then the album begins to slow down with "Don't Walk Away", a track with a haunting, pounding guitar beat. The next song is a quick acoustic instrumental, "Seasons Of Change". Then, the album kicks back into the Heavy Rock sound with "Overnight Sensation", which is similar in sound to "Rock On The Radio" as well. We then return back to the FireHouse signature sounding music with the hit "Love Of A Lifetime", a slow, yet great Rock song. To end the album, FireHouse gives us "Helpless", a great song that's very similar to "All She Wrote" with the tempo and overall sound. The album overall is very great! Each song is an individual hit.
"Firehouse" spawned four singles, "Shake & Tumble", "Don't Treat Me Bad", "All She Wrote", and the band's signature power ballad, "Love of a Lifetime". The song "Don't Walk Away" was used in a scene of the 2008 movie "The Wrestler", directed by Darren Aronofsky. Additionally, "Overnight Sensation" was a part of the soundtrack in the video game "Brütal Legend". The true strength of the record was the band's knack for power ballads like the Top 10 hit "Love of a Lifetime", considered as “Number One Wedding Song”.
The album was certified double Platinum in the United States, and Gold in Canada, Japan and Singapore.
FireHouse's debut is a really amazing album. C.J. Snare provides a new, unique sound to FireHouse's music. The album gives a unique range of different genre songs, such as Hard Rock and Glam Metal. FireHouse presents a new, unique addition to the Hard Rock and Glam Metal scene! Any Hard Rock lover should have no problem finding something they like on this album!!
Sony Music Entertainment Inc./4Worlds Media Ltd./EastWorld Recodrs, 1990/2012 (EW0104CD). Made in UK.


Tracklist:
1. Rock On The Radio 4:45
2. All She Wrote 4:27
3. Shake & Tumble 3:30
4. Don't Tread Me Bad 3:55
5. Oughta Be A Law 3:54
6. Lover's Lane 4:02
7. Home Is Where The Heart Is 4:48
8. Don't Walk Away 4:31
9. Seasons Of Change 1:29
10. Overnight Sensation 3:56
11. Love Of A Lifetime 3:46
12. Helpless 4:25
Total playing time: 47:28

The second EP by Italian Stoner/Doom Metal band.
Fusing Stoner-esque hues in rousing Metal and Heavy Rock aggression, the five track inferno of Rock ‘n‘ Roll is one of those propositions which energize body and emotions with ease. Like the most popular groups that inspired the band from the eighties and earlier, "Hammer Of Chaos" has a very analog presentation that works well with the Hard Rock infused mixture of Doom and Stoner Metal.
The bass guitar lends a decent pulse that can sometimes be a bit thin compared to the mid-range distortions of the guitar. The rougher vocals are a bit muffled though, as if carrying a forced effect from the studio to play up that rawer trait. The drums, however, sound fantastic overall, right down to being a bit louder in the mix which accentuates the echo they carry. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the way the EP sounds. In fact it easily captures the spirit of the seventies and eighties in a way similar to transferring a record or cassette to a modern, hi-fi medium.
"Hammer Of Chaos" is a pretty good EP that takes a lot from various Doom and Stoner walks of life with a palatable Hard Rock or Punk Rock overtone in each track offered. Firelord continue to grow and mature with each new release, and this new EP is another example of the steps the band has taken since their full-length effort dropped in 2013. If you enjoy bands like Earthride, Gates Of Slumber, The Sword, or any others mentioned above, Firelord‘s latest is worth checking out!!
Sliptrick Records, 2015 (SLP.015.0122). Made in Latvia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. A Good Way to Die 5:02
2. Dancing on Your Grave 4:30
3. Devil's Wonderland 4:32
4. Hammer of Chaos 8:57
5. Pilot of the Dune (SloBurn Cover) 5:08
Total playing time: 28:11 min.


Samples: https://firelordoom.bandcamp.com

Second full-length album by Canadian Grindcore band.
Excellent Old School Grindcore with former Dahmer and Mesrine members!
Obskure Sombre, 2010 (OBSK-666-013)


Tracklist:
1.7% Grind 01:48
2.Crossed Out 01:55
3.Mis?re Avec La Fin 02:40
4.Ccrocko I 01:33
5.Pan Pan Pan Pan 01:04
6.La Toune Du Vid?o 01:30
7.Disrupt 02:28
8.La P?p?re 02:02
9.Brutal Truite 01:35
10.Dean I 02:46
11.La Speed 03:02
12.Haitus II 02:16
Total playing time: 24:39

The second full-length studio album by Danish Melodic Black Metal one-man band.
Fjorsvartnir is a one-man band hailing from Copenhagen. Band's music is a mix of Epic sound, a little of Enslaved, with Black Metal of the Scandinavian school. After 3 years in the making, the mastermind of this project, Fjorgynn, broth us newest studio spells, dedicated to all worshippers of cold Atmospheric Black Metal art.
Old fans will easily recognize the musical style and soundscapes; However, everything once again got a big boost up the scale; both in the compositions and the sound production of the album. It has always been a goal for Fjorsvartnir to strive higher and aim for a more pure degree of perfection every time a new album is forged. This time around, everything comes together with an even higher level of attention to detail and emotional atmosphere than the previous release. For those new to his music, the album captures the both, primitive side of Black Metal and the Atmospheric side, as well as some Technical sides, with a few surprises in stored. Through the listening, album keeps you guessing what will hit you next; it is very far from a dull listen.
Considering the instruments, there is a lot of them thrown in, from keyboards, acoustic guitars and even female vocals. Guitars are not technical, but they fill the songs great as they give a feel and emotion. Vocals are your typical Black Metal vocals, but they fit here perfectly, as any other type would feel out of place.
Through the eight tracks, it is hard to find a filler; there is no bad song on the album. Standouts are definitely the last three songs, which filled with aggressive guitars riffs, beautiful melodies, atmosphere and vocals. Eight songs and almost 50 minutes, full-filled with unique and gorgeous sounds of Black!
Grom Records, 2015 (GR027). Made in Serbia. Pressed in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Ravneskrig Og Ulvehyl 06:37
2. Nordens Genopstandelse 06:55
3. En Rejse Igennem Fortidens Riger 08:45
4. Riget 02:42
5. Mzoraxc - Mødet Med Underverdenen 06:45
6. Krigssat 06:23
7. Det Sidste Slag 07:50
8. Valkyrie 02:00
Total playing time: 47:59 min.

Debut full-length album by Chilean Black/Thrash Metal band.
Dirty, nasty and rotting Black/Thrash Metal in the vein of Hellhammer, Dishammer, Bathory, Devil Lee Rot, Venom and Ammit!
Rawforce Productions, 2012 (rawforce 100-45). Made in Chile. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Satan's Dust     02:28 
2. Rats in Black     03:43 
3. Envoy from Hell     03:16 
4. Terror Messiah     02:57 
5. Flesh Hunter     02:49 
6. Hell's Lair     03:15 
7. Black Leather Allegiance     04:10 
8. Frozen Demon     04:17 
9. We Are the Temple of Perdition     03:16 
10. Sin Never Dies     02:25
Total playing time: 32:36


Samples:  http://fleshhunterandtheanalassaulters.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Serbian Heavy Metal band.
Started in 2004 in Zagreb, Flesh are the 80s revisited Heavy Metal band, and it's done absolutely right!
It's always a pleasure to find an outstanding, genuine band that plays the tunes with conviction, that sounds legitimate and from the heart. Flesh is that band, and although they did not re-invent the whole genre, they are excellent musicians who can definitely play their instruments and write the type of tunes that we, true Metal fans, all loved and cherished 3 decades ago... and definitely still enjoy today.
Flesh is taking influence from Judas Priest and Accept, among other things, but is not trying to sound like a revival band as they strive to add their own sound to their brand of true, classic Heavy Metal music. Support this band because they really do deserve it!
PRC Music, 2014 (PRC57). Made in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Flesh & Blood 3:49
2. Cathedral 6:16
3. Reavers 5:48
4. Hammered Down 5:07
5. Starblind 6:53
6. Vermin Terror 3:04
7. Easy Rideth – Heavy Striker 4:17
8. Opus 10:50
9. Pirate Song 4:08
Total playing time: 50:14 min.


Samples: https://fleshmetal.bandcamp.com​​​​​​

The eighth full-length album by Czech Melodic Brutal Death Metal band.
Long awaited and highly anticipated album of of these Brutal Death Metal masters!
No introductions needed. None at all. Those beasts reign since 1993. Now, after so many years in the scene, there is definitely gonna be a shitload of opinions about em. Some positive and some not so charming but all minds and opinions would meet to the following: Fleshless, after 22 years of service, have never backed down an inch from their original idea of extremity! Stayed true to their beliefs and mostly to their fans.
After a short and epic intro, barbarity begins blasted. "Dead Never Dies" and the song is the best opener. Blasted, relentless and with a nice lead in the middle. "Epitome of Malefice" starts were the previous one left us. Fast and uncompromising Death Metal with multiple sharp edges and a nice Thrashy blanket on top. Yes this is something obvious from the start. The new album has an intense Thrashy feeling and in some parts it will bring in mind a lot of Sweden but these moments are just a pinch of salt to make it tastier. A perfect seasoning and nothing more. The base of "Devoured Beyond Recognition" is Death Metal and this is something none can doubt about. The songs proceed and it gets clear that, what Fleshless succeeded in here, is to give this album a continuous flow. The songs succeed one another starting exactly where the previous one left. This leads to one assumption. Not boring. The breaks and chops they use in between songs as interleaves help a lot to that. The songs are wrathful and fast but most of them have clever licks and leads and in some occasions classical interleaves before they burst into blasting madness again. 
"Spirit Deformed", "Divine Ruination" and "Mankind Fall" are some of the next titles. The album is based on riffs. Death Metal riffs followed by great drumming and a relentless growler behind the mic. Awesome vocals from mr Prokos and an example of how a voice could be an instrument and not just a filler. Production is awesome.
What never fails us in Fleshless is the cover art and this time they did it again. A crazed madman making the traditional Turkish/Greek guros (slices of meat from pork) out of a human torso...
Listening to a 22 year old band, you will enjoy their, sounding so fresh, stuff! "Devoured Beyond Recognition" is what Fleshless provide us with for 2015 and we're definitely on their train!!
Metal Age Productions, 2015 (MAP 100). Made in Slovakia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 1:23 
2. Dead Never Dies 2:32 
3. Epitome Of Malefice 3:38 
4. Mankind Fall 3:49 
5. Descend Into The Depths 2:58 
6. Deviant Sanctity 3:20 
7. Noise Pt. 4 0:21 
8. Spirit Deformed 3:14 
9. Human Insect 3:30 
10. Mind Eclipse 3:08 
11. Divine Ruination 2:05 
12. Devoured Beyond Recognition 3:49 
13. Outro 1:02
Total playing time: 34:51 min.